Coy Lassiter, M.D., graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer School of Medicine in Macon, Ga. He completed his residency in internal medicine, as well as his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He served as chief resident of internal medicine at Emory University Hospital from 2003 to 2004.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lassiter was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates and has been practicing medicine for 13 years. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine and has training in advanced bronchoscopy. He prides himself on being a well-rounded physician and maintains special interests in interventional bronchoscopy, lung cancer and pulmonary thromboembolism.Dr. Lassiter is considered to be warm and friendly and his fellow physicians describe him as having a great vision and leadership for the practice of medicine. His patients consider him compassionate to their needs and devoted to excellence in medical practice.Dr. Lassiter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lassiter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

William Blake is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Blake has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

George Lyon is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lyon has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

Alex Truong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Truong has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Long Haul COVID, Neurosarcoidosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

Varun Phadke is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Phadke has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cryptococcosis, and Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.

Sujit Suchindran is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Suchindran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Actinomycosis, and Infectious Arthritis.

Aneesh Mehta is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mehta has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ebola Virus Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, and Vitrectomy.

Laurence Balter is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Balter has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and HIV/AIDS.

Sheetal Kandiah is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kandiah has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Kimberly Workowski is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Workowski has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Hepatitis, and Gonorrhea.

Dr. Walker is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, followed by a clinical fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Walker is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.Dr. Walker specializes in airway disease, especially bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. He is passionate about improving the quality of life in patients with these diseases.In his spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys cooking, traveling, and trying in vain to stay in shape.Dr. Walker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Liver Failure, and Gastrostomy.

Alexander Gluzman, M.D., earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and pulmonary and criticalcare training at Emory University. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Gluzman was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Gluzman has been practicing medicine for 10 years. He holdsboard certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Gluzman specializes in advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as EBUS and electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy. He will be providing intensive care coverage at Piedmont Atlanta, and is fluent in Russian. In his spare time, Dr. Gluzman enjoys spending time with family, reading and traveling. Dr. Gluzman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gluzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

C. Bryce Hartley II M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. He completed his internal medicine residency at Tulane University Medical Center. His pulmonary residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowships were completed at Georgetown University. He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hartley was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board certified in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Hartley has special interest in pleural disease, cough syndromes and airway disorders including asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis. Dr. Hartley welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hartley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Christine Zurawski is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Zurawski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Zurawski is currently accepting new patients.

James W. Chang, DO, FCCP, received his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus. He completed his internal medicine residency at Michigan State University and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chang is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Chang has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Chang specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He has special interests in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, lung nodules and lung cancer. He performs advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy. He provides intensive care unit coverage and pulmonary consultations at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and sports.Dr. Chang welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.Please note that Dr. Chang does not specialize in sleep medicine. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

Craig M. Patterson, M.D., completed his fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. During his post-graduate training, he was selected as the inaugural Russell C. Klein Visiting Fellow for the LSUHSC Global Pulmonary Exchange Program with Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. He previously completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and medical school at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and an Eagle Scout. Before joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Patterson was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. His professional interests include pulmonary hypertension, venous thromboembolic disease, and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and a participant in the ACCP's Pulmonary Vascular Disease One Network. Dr. Patterson enjoys cooking and travel. He is an avid fan of college athletics, marathon runner, husband, and father to twin boys. Dr. Patterson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Jermaine M. Jackson, M.D., FCCP, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology from Tennessee State University in Nashville. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He completed his residency in internal medicine and was subsequently chief resident at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jackson completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Jackson was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates.Dr. Jackson holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. He is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Jackson's philosophy of medicine begins with empathy, compassion and competency. He adheres firmly to the belief that patients should always come first. His charisma and tenacity make him highly regarded by patients and colleagues alike.Dr. Jackson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Ralitza T. Martin, M.D., earned her undergraduate and graduate degree from Universitat des Saarlandes School of Medicine in Homburg, Germany. She went on to do her Internal Medicine residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She then received her fellowship training for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Emory University and Interventional Pulmonology at Duke University. During her pulmonary fellowship, Dr. Martin also earned her Masters of Science and Clinical Research at Emory University. Dr. Martin is board certified in Internal, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, as well as Interventional Pulmonology. She is also a member of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Her special interests include management of lung nodules, advanced bronchoscopy techniques, robotic bronchoscopy, and minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies, airway lesions, and pleural disorders.Dr. Martin was the first physician in Georgia to perform Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction. This is the first FDA-approved lung valve device to help emphysema patients breathe easier and regain daily activities without major surgery.In her spare time, Dr. Martin enjoys traveling around the world, spending time with her loved ones and being in the air. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Amy Hajari Case, M.D., FCCP, received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College and earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hajari Case was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. She holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Hajari Case specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with interstitial lung diseases. She leads a monthly support group for patients with pulmonary fibrosis in Austell, and she is on the steering committee for the ACCP Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease NetWork. She is the Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and Research department at Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung. Dr. Hajari Case enjoys bringing her patients the opportunity to receive new medications and cutting edge treatments. She is also interested in medical education and leads a bi-monthly pulmonary and critical care journal club meeting. In her spare time, Dr. Hajari Case enjoys traveling, listening to live music, and musical theatre. Dr. Hajari Case welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Case is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Michelle Jones is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.